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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Base Lake

Base Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Base Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Base Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Base Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.12163, -82.97771. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Base Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Base Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Base Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Base Lake?

    Nearby: East Rufus Lake (lake, 4 km), Moosehorn Lake (lake, 4 km), South Moosehorn Lake (lake, 5 km), Bourinot Lake (lake, 7 km), Lepp Lake (lake, 8 km), Big Herring Lake (lake, 8 km).

    Is Base Lake worth visiting?

    Base Lake is listed as a notable lake in Ontario on Spotwander.